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Meanings of proud defiance in English

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Usage of proud defiance in English
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Once more.₀ She mounted the waves in proud defiance.₀ The tow-lines slackened.
Dan Merrithew
2
The champion acted his part admirably, and dashed down his gauntlet with proud defiance.
The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 3
3
William raised his head with an air of proud defiance.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 15, January, 1859 / A Magaz...
4
Rita raised her eyes to his, full of proud defiance.
Three Margarets
5
Durc is special; the name is suitable, Ayla motioned with a hint of proud defiance.
The Clan of the Cave Bear
6
These were people who, when they died, descended to Hell in proud defiance of God.
Arrival (Stories of Your Life and Others)
7
They tried to dictate the attitude of Judea toward other kingdoms-anattitude generally of proud defiance.
The Chief End of Man
8
Close by stood Marie Antoinette, her air of proud defiance turned to one of gentle sweetness.
Ten Boys from History
9
At the end she set her jaws firmly, and stared at Statira Belden with a proud defiance.
With the Procession
10
Her head was held erect and she looked at her executioners with an air of proud defiance.
A Girl of the Commune
11
The secret wonders of the gloomy North bid proud defiance, in their solitude, to man's triumphant daring.
The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851
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We shall ride so nigh unto their land that their proud defiance shall be turned to fear.
The Nibelungenlied
13
His black eyes flashed proud defiance.
The Eternal Maiden
14
But Dierdre herself came to me at once, and told me everything, with a kind of proud defiance.
Everyman's Land
15
He could face all others with a proud defiance; he had but exercised his right in abandoning a hated career.
The Northern Light
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Hugh never had seen her so entrancing as she was in that dim light, her face the picture of proud defiance.
Nedra
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